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New Saints on the Horizon: Pope Francis' Latest Moves

February 25, 2025

Pope Francis has given the green light to advance the sainthood processes for several individuals, including a U. S. military chaplain and an Italian layman. This move comes after a meeting with high-ranking Vatican officials. The Pope recognized the selfless acts of two individuals, Fr. Emil Kapaun

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Europe's Defense Dilemma: Can They Go It Alone?

February 25, 2025

Europe's defense capabilities are under the microscope. Experts believe that Europe can build up most of the critical defense enablers needed to deter or defeat Russia without U. S. support within five years. However, this depends on the political will to invest. Currently, European countries rely h

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Britain's Big Defense Boost and Aid Cut: What's the Deal?

February 25, 2025

Britain is planning to spend more on defense. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the country will increase its military spending from 2. 3% of its GDP to 2. 5% by 2027. This isn't the end of the story, though. By 2028, the spending will go up again to 2. 6%. Starmer made this announcement ju

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Macron Meets Trump: Europe's Plan for Ukraine

February 25, 2025

Emmanuel Macron, the French President, recently met with Donald Trump at the White House. Macron described this meeting as a significant step forward in convincing Trump to support Europe's plan to deploy troops in Ukraine. Macron believes that this support from the US is crucial for the success of

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China and Russia: More Than Just Neighbors

February 24, 2025

In a world where alliances shift like sand, China's leader, Xi Jinping, made it clear that his country and Russia are more than just neighbors. They are friends who have stuck together through good times and bad. This message came after a video call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on a signifi

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy Stands Firm Against US Minerals Deal

February 24, 2025

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the third anniversary of Russia's invasion by making a bold statement. He said he'd step down if it meant peace or NATO membership, even though the US and some NATO allies aren't on board. Zelenskyy wants good relations with America, but he's not having

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Tanks Roll into West Bank: A New Era of Tension

February 24, 2025

In a surprising move, Israeli military tanks have rolled into the West Bank for the first time in many years. This action has sparked concern and criticism from Palestinians, who see it as a major step up in conflict. The tanks were spotted moving into Jenin, a city known for its history of resistan

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Trump's Moves: Taiwan on Edge

February 23, 2025

Taiwan is keeping a close eye on Trump's actions. Why? Because the U. S. president's decisions could give clues about how he might handle a serious threat to Taiwan. The U. S. is set to meet with Russia in Saudi Arabia, but Ukraine won't be there. This has sparked worries in Kyiv and the EU, who wan

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The Unseen Rift: Trump, Military, and George Floyd

February 23, 2025

The dismissal of Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. from his role as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was sudden and left many wondering why. It was a Friday night when the news broke, and the general was at the border, focusing on one of the president's top priorities. The reason for his firing rem

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Hostages Freed, but Tensions Remain

February 22, 2025

In a tense moment, Hamas released two Israeli hostages, Tal Shoham and Avera Mengistu, under the watchful eyes of armed fighters in Gaza. This event marked the start of a larger prisoner exchange, but the atmosphere was far from celebratory. The release came after a heated dispute over a mistaken bo